2008 BMW 328i Tire Size

Your BMW was manufactured with different tire sizes.  To determine the best tire size for your specific 2008 BMW 328i, we first need to determine your rim size.  Please review the information below.

How to Determine Rim Size

Check your existing tires.  Your BMW 328i's rim size is the number to the right of the R.  In the example pictured here, the tire size fits 16-inch rims.

Rim Size Selection

Now that you know your rim size, make a selection below to filter your results.

16-Inch Rims

2008 BMW 328i

 

The original tire size for your 2008 BMW 328i is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your BMW 328i's' tire size.

Trim Options:

Sedan

205/55R16 91H

Simplified Size:  205-55-16

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2008 BMW 328i is 205/55R16 91H.  A color-coded explanation of the 2008 BMW 328i's tire size is shown below.

205

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 205 millimeters.

16

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 16 inches in diameter.

91

This tire has a load index of 91, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1353 pounds (615 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

55

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 55%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 55% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 112 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
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H

This tire has a speed rating of H, which means 130 mph (210 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

17-Inch Rims

2008 BMW 328i

 

There are multiple tire sizes for your 2008 BMW 328i that depend upon the trim level.  Look for your trim level below to get a color-coded explanation of your tire size.  Then pick the best tire size for your 2008 BMW 328i.

Trim Options:

ConvertibleCoupe

225/45R17 91H

Simplified Size:  225-45-17

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2008 BMW 328i is 225/45R17 91H.  A color-coded explanation of the 2008 BMW 328i's tire size is shown below.

225

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 225 millimeters.

17

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 17 inches in diameter.

91

This tire has a load index of 91, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1353 pounds (615 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

45

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 45%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 45% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 101 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
BBias Belt
DDiagonal
H

This tire has a speed rating of H, which means 130 mph (210 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

Trim Options:

Sedan w/Sport Pkg.Wagon

255/40R17 94V(Rear)

Simplified Size:  225-45-17

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2008 BMW 328i is 225/45R17 91V (Front).  A color-coded explanation of the 2008 BMW 328i's tire size is shown below.

255

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 255 millimeters.

17

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 17 inches in diameter.

94

This tire has a load index of 94, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1474 pounds (670 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

40

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 40%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 40% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 102 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
BBias Belt
DDiagonal
V

This tire has a speed rating of V, which means 149 mph (240 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

Trim Options:

Sedan w/Sport Pkg.Wagon

225/45R17 91V(Front)

Simplified Size:  255-40-17

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2008 BMW 328i is 225/45R17 91V (Front).  A color-coded explanation of the 2008 BMW 328i's tire size is shown below.

225

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 225 millimeters.

17

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 17 inches in diameter.

91

This tire has a load index of 91, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1353 pounds (615 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

45

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 45%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 45% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 101 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
BBias Belt
DDiagonal
V

This tire has a speed rating of V, which means 149 mph (240 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

18-Inch Rims

2008 BMW 328i

 

Your 2008 BMW 328i was manufactured with multiple tire sizes.  Choose a tire size below to get a color-coded explanation of the differences.  Then pick the best tire size for your 2008 BMW 328i.

Trim Options:

Convertible w/Sport Pkg.Coupe w/Sport Pkg.

255/35R18 90W(Rear)

Simplified Size:  225-40-18

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2008 BMW 328i is 225/40R18 88W (Front).  A color-coded explanation of the 2008 BMW 328i's tire size is shown below.

255

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 255 millimeters.

18

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 18 inches in diameter.

90

This tire has a load index of 90, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1320 pounds (600 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

35

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 35%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 35% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 89 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
BBias Belt
DDiagonal
W

This tire has a speed rating of W, which means 167 mph (270 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

Trim Options:

Convertible w/Sport Pkg.Coupe w/Sport Pkg.

225/40R18 88W(Front)

Simplified Size:  255-35-18

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2008 BMW 328i is 225/40R18 88W (Front).  A color-coded explanation of the 2008 BMW 328i's tire size is shown below.

225

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 225 millimeters.

18

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 18 inches in diameter.

88

This tire has a load index of 88, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1232 pounds (560 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

40

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 40%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 40% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 90 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
BBias Belt
DDiagonal
W

This tire has a speed rating of W, which means 167 mph (270 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

Trim Options:

Convertible w/Sport Pkg.Coupe w/Sport Pkg.

255/35ZR18 90Y(Rear)

Simplified Size:  225-40-18

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2008 BMW 328i is 225/40ZR18 88Y (Front).  A color-coded explanation of the 2008 BMW 328i's tire size is shown below.

255

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 255 millimeters.

18

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 18 inches in diameter.

90

This tire has a load index of 90, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1320 pounds (600 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

Z

This tire has a speed class of Z, which means it's part of an elite speed class of 149 mph or more (240 km/h).  A tire's speed class is less specific than the speed rating.

35

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 35%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 35% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 89 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
BBias Belt
DDiagonal
Y

This tire has a speed rating of Y, which means 186 mph (300 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

Trim Options:

Convertible w/Sport Pkg.Coupe w/Sport Pkg.

225/40ZR18 88Y(Front)

Simplified Size:  255-35-18

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2008 BMW 328i is 225/40ZR18 88Y (Front).  A color-coded explanation of the 2008 BMW 328i's tire size is shown below.

225

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 225 millimeters.

18

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 18 inches in diameter.

88

This tire has a load index of 88, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1232 pounds (560 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

Z

This tire has a speed class of Z, which means it's part of an elite speed class of 149 mph or more (240 km/h).  A tire's speed class is less specific than the speed rating.

40

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 40%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 40% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 90 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
BBias Belt
DDiagonal
Y

This tire has a speed rating of Y, which means 186 mph (300 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.